How do Tires Affect the Fuel Economy of a Car

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HOW DO TIRES AFFECT THE FUEL ECONOMY OF A CAR?
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Tires supports the weight of a car and generates
the traction required to drive a vehicle smoothly.
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Besides, tires are also designed to transfer the
braking forces and torque and thus helps the
driver to get a better control over the car.
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The strength of a tire comes from the materials
used in it which includes synthetic or natural
rubber, high quality fabrics and wires.
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Besides, certain types of chemicals are also used
to enhance its strength and lifespan.
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Tires do affect the fuel economy of a car. Let's
take a close look
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TIRES AND FUEL CONSUMPTION
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TIRE TREAD DEPTH
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Tires with deeper tread depth increases rolling
resistance of a car. Higher rolling resistance
means the engine has to consume more fuel to move
a car.
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On the other hand, having bald tires or tires
with optimal tread depth would increase the fuel
economy of a car by 6.
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So, tire tread depth is indirectly proportional
to the fuel economy of a car.
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TIRE PRESSURE
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Research shows that, if the tires are
underinflated by 1 psi, then the rolling
resistance could increase and the fuel
consumption could increase by 0.4.
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So, it is clear that the fuel consumption
increases with the reduction of tire pressure.
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So, tire pressure should be subjected to
inspection and if necessary should be properly
inflated.
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SIZE OF THE TIRE
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Larger and heavier tires increase the rate of
fuel consumption.
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Fuel economy of a car is directly proportional
with the tire size. If the tire is larger and
heavy then the fuel consumption would increase
significantly and vice versa.
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Besides, larger tires also generate more traction
which would definitely increase the rolling
resistance and fuel consumption rate.
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FINALLY
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Tires not only support the weight of a car but
also help a person to get a better control over
it.
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It does have a significant influence on the fuel
economy of a car.
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So, it is highly recommended to do some research
on the internet before buying new tires for a
car.
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